Royals-Rays trade: James Shields, Wade Davis join Kansas City

A roundup of the sports stories readers missed while they were sleeping. (Dec. 10, 2012) Royals swap prospects for pitching with Rays From the looks of Sunday night's blockbuster trade, the Kansas City Royals are ready -- after enduring nine straight losing seasons -- to compete in the AL Central. James Shields pitches during the 2011 season. (AP photo) The Royals mortgaged their future, dealing four prospects -- including Wil Myers (pictured, right), one of the best in baseball -- ...